Pulse HER STYLE
ALWAYS ON TREND
Wardrobe stylist Elyse Johnson trusts her fashionable instincts when dressing herself and others
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTO BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY
As a wardrobe stylist, Elyse Johnson’s innate sense of style comes in handy when dressing herself and her clients to feel comfortable and confident. Johnson draws inspiration from fashion icons like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the 1970s era, always paying attention to effortlessly cool trends. “Classics like a silk top or a cashmere sweater paired with a pair of on-trend distressed denim and some kind of edgy accessory like a leopard belt or shoe is my signature look,” she says. A fashion lover from a young age, Johnson’s style isn’t about spending a million dollars – it’s about looking like you did. “I love to mix high- and low-priced pieces to create looks that turn heads but don’t break the bank,” she says. This season, you will find Johnson wearing and styling her clients in rich jewel tones, thanks to the flattering shades on most skin tones. She’s also currently loving flared jeans with tall heels. Agolde is Johnson’s favorite brand for denim and she always counts on Aritzia for monochromatic looks. “Lack of Color and Rag & Bone are my preferred hat brands because they carry my favorite fedora,” she says.
How does your career influence your style? I pursued wardrobe styling because of my love of fashion and style, and my career has shaped me because I’m always studying the trends. I don’t believe you have to follow every trend that arises, but it’s always good to be knowledgeable and incorporate some. What trend are you currently loving? Puff sleeves – they add a feminine, romantic touch to any outfit and, when worn correctly, can be really flattering. I like to pair them with a little masculinity to tone them down. What is your must-have fashion item? A hat to compliment and complete a look. There are different styles, from a cowboy to fedora to a bucket (that style just made a resurgence and I couldn’t be happier).
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So Scottsdale! October ‘21
